🏠︎ Going once, Going twice... 🏷️

Nathan Cheever
November 07, 2024

Mayor Will Joyce has listed himself up for auction! The top bidder and their group of ten people gets to spend an evening out on the town with the mayor. This is one of the many fun fundraiser auctions going on this month.

Good morning, Stillwater! We made it. Through Homecoming, some wild and wet weather, and through Nov 5...National Donut Day ;) Welcome to our first email newsletter.

In today’s Lokal Life Letter:

Fun Run for rabies (to hopefully go away!) 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️
Auctions galore 🙋‍♂️
Stardust play
Live music 🎸

Let’s get right to it.

– Nate Cheever

WHAT'S UP IN STILLWATER

🎬 Classic Cinema at the Center is back this Friday at 6 PM. The Stillwater Community Foundation will host a screening of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Frank Capra's 1936 classic, at The Stillwater Community Center. I'm a big fan of Frank Capra, especially his It's a Wonderful Life, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and this one looks to be right up there. A free classic movie, popcorn, and community charm—what's not to love? Doors open at 6:30 PM.

🙋‍♂️Auctions for Good: Holy smokes, there's a good deal of auctioning going on right now, and not just for goats and chickens! Thankfully these auctions are easier to understand so you don't accidentally walk away with a cage of roosters. Local artists, government departments and businesses are donating items to the auction to raise money to benefit United Way's 22 nonprofit partner agencies. A noble and creative idea for a great cause!

Here’s a few featured auctions for which you can still bid:

Spend a Football Game Day with OSU Police Department | Bids: 2 | Next Bid: $160+
Dinner for Ten with Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce | Bids: 1 | Next Bid: $370+
Dolly Parton-inspired Charcuterie & Wine Basket | Bids: 3 | Next Bid: $115+
Local Artist Amy Spiva 24" x 42" Oklahoma sunset Oil Pastel | Bids: 0 | Next Bid: $225+
Vince Gill Concert Tickets | Bids: 11 | Next Bid: $610+

And LOTS more. Bidding closes Sunday November 24. Get ‘em while you can!

Fun Run for the Animals! 🏃‍♀️‍🐾

Run around a lake…in the morning…in November!? The lengths we go to for our furry friends!

This Saturday is Stillwater's first annual Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine's 1st Annual Rabies Run/Walk for the Cure. It's just once around Boomer Lake, starting bright and early at 8 AM. Don't worry. That morning chill will go away once you start moving – encouragement to run faster! All proceeds will go to Stillwater Animal Shelter, Stillwater Humane Society, and Tiny Paws Rescue.

Expect some familiar vibes on the race shirts (think "The Office" fans). Plus, there's a raffle with a tasty prize: Olive Garden gift cards up for grabs! Registration: $25/person, online here.

Fifty Nifty Years 🏛️

If you're not heading to the Farmer's Market (below) on Saturday morning, stop by the Stillwater Community Center at 10 AM. Stillwater History Museum is throwing a special celebration for their 50th Anniversary, and everyone's invited! They too will have a silent auction going on. It must be going around.

Proceeds will go toward future Museum projects, so it's all for a great cause. Ticket info here.

SHS Play ‘Stardust’ Announced Yesterday 💫

At first, I thought it was an adaptation of the movie—which would be… interesting. But it’s actually something even better! Don’t miss this comedy, a spoof on the art of acting itself, brought to life by a talented cast of eighteen students: eight seniors, seven juniors, and three sophomores. Maybe you know one of the actors! 👇

Janet Ross - Hazel Priest
Phil Ford - Devin Greene
Marion Phipps - Hannah Garrison
John Redman - Kyan Reeves
Cynthia Keene - Jenna Christian
Raimund Brown - Gabe Campbell
Mavis Moriarity - Paige Gofourth
Tad Voorhis - Jackson Johnson
Stella Brahms - Vivy Bobo
Miss Freeman - Ayanna Brown
Miss Robinson - Lexi Dotter
Miss Jones - Kaitlyn Jenkins
Mr. Bach - Clark Ranone
Dean of Women - Grace Howell
Prudence Mason - Jenna Stewart
Claire Carter - Elliot Hale
Jerry Flanagan - Hank Hanrahan
Arthur Scott Jr. - Dillan Pinney - Mahler

Showtimes:
- Friday, November 14 - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 16 - 7:30 PM
- Sunday, November 17 - 2:30 PM (matinee)

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. More info here.

Is There a Little Room in your Shopping Cart? 💛🛒

Heading into Thanksgiving with our shopping lists for the feast, consider picking up an item or two to help those in dire need. The Mission of Hope is requesting donations of:

🥛 Milk
🍗 Ground beef, chicken
🧼 Laundry pods
💊 Over-the-counter cold medicine
🛌🏻 New or gently used pillows

You can also support the homeless in Stillwater through volunteer work or monetary donations. More info on how to help here.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Calling All Stillwater Entrepreneurs! 👋 🚀

Maybe you're a business veteran or just kicking off your startup dreams. Either way, this event has something for you. Global Entrepreneurship Week Stillwater is hosting a free networking event on November 20 at 6 p.m. at Backstage Stillwater.

It's a chance to meet fellow go-getters and hear local organizations discuss resources to help your business grow. Food and drinks will be available for purchase while you network, share ideas, and get inspired. You never know what might happen! More info.

And if you’re not sure how to ‘network’, just remember Inigo Montoya’s famous intro formula ⚔:

“Hello.” – Polite Greeting
“My name is Inigo Montoya.” — Introduce yourself
“You killed my father.” — Find a common connection
“Prepare to die.” — Manage expectations

Farmer’s Market Hours Change 🚜🌾👨‍🌾

Last weekend’s clock shifting was daylight savings. This weekend, the farmer’s market is moving into winter market hours. They will be open on Saturdays, 10 AM -12 PM, at the Prairie Arts Center. Surprisingly (to me, I admit), it looks like they’ll have quite a lot of produce unless you’re in the market for berries and sweet corn.

WEATHER

Thursday
68°F 🌡️ 49°F | 🌥️ | 0% | 💨 ENE 10 mph

Friday
60°F 🌡️ 47°F | 🌧️ | 94% | 💨 ESE 8 mph

Saturday
63°F 🌡️ 43°F | ⛅ | 25% | 💨 N 10 mph

Sunday
65°F 🌡️ 45°F | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 S 5 mph

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Thursday

Friday

Bad Brad’s BBQ | Red Dirt Jamboree | 6 PM | Tickets
Featuring the talents of: - Randy Crouch & Flying Horse - The Red Dirt Rangers - Gene Collier - Scott Evans

Saturday

Sunday

StoneCloud Patio | Homegrown Harmonies | 1–7 PM;
A day of music benefiting SPS, featuring the talents of: - Bennet Frohock - Unlikely Roll - Peppermnt - Dreamsickle - Code Shirley

Thanks to our supporters, Visit Stillwater!

SPORTS

Upcoming Pioneers games & matches

HS Swim
11/7 @ Edmond | 5:30 PM - 7 PM

HS Basketball Girls
11/8 @ Ripley (Scrimmage w/ Perkins) | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HS Football Varsity
11/8 @ Southmoore | 7 PM - 9:30 PM

Cheer Game Day Regional
11/9 - 11/10 @Broken Arrow | All Day

MS/JH Basketball
11/11 @ Mustang North
7th G | 4:30 PM  7th B | 5:30 PM  8th G | 6:30 PM  8th B | 7:30 PM

HS Basketball Boys Scrimmage
11/12 @ Guthrie | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

NLI Signing
11/13 | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

THANKS!

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